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Brooweena Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Brooweena Compares
Brooweena vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Brooweena | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $866 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $600 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Brooweena is a locality 221 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4620. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Fraser Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Brooweena has a population of 91 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $866, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 3 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Brooweena includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $600, with 44 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Brooweena scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Brooweena is served by Brooweena State School.
Brooweena is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Brooweena Details
| Postcode | 4620 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 91 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $866/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $474/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $600 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 84.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 44 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -25.6052916 |
| Longitude | 152.2688937 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 221 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (19.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (3.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (3.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 39 (42.9%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (35.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 18 (19.8%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (12.1%) |
| Asthma | 9 (9.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (5.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 3 (3.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (12.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 15 (37.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (32.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (17.5%) |
Schools in Brooweena
Suburbs Near Brooweena
Same Postcode (4620)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.